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Pesticides Updates – Teagasc

There have been some significant changes in pesticides recently. Its been reported to me that the insecticide Chess and herbicide Finale will no longer available...

Bloom 2018 Medium Garden – Moving Statues to Marriage Equality

The inspiration behind this garden installation comes from the passing of 30 years since sponsor Woodie’s opened its first store in Ireland. It depicts...
Life is Rosé by Santa Rita ‘Living la Vida 120’

Bloom 2018 Large Garden – Life is Rosé by Santa Rita ‘Living la Vida...

The ‘Life is Rosé by Santa Rita ‘Living la Vida 120’ garden will bring a flavour of Chile to Bloom. It is a contemporary space...
Specialist Fertilisers - Licensing & Storage

Specialist Fertilisers – Licensing & Storage – Teagasc

For security reasons, some fertilisers are subject to specific controls in Ireland. The Department of Justice and Equality are responsible for these controls. Colm Farrell...
The painting to the left, by the artist Aidan Mc Dermott, Una’s brother (pictured centre), was the Open Award Winner at the Arnotts National Portrait Award Exhibition 1992.

“A Gardener’s Look” portrait of Una McDermott presented to WIT

The sadly missed horticulturalist and WIT lecturer will keep a watchful eye on those entering the WIT library from her portrait in the foyer A...

Bloom 2018 Small Garden – The Sanctuary Upside Down Garden

This concept garden quite literally turns the world upside down. Designed to challenge, intrigue and amuse visitors, the garden features a simple urban terrace front...

Bloom 2018 Medium Garden – The Sanctuary Nurture Garden

This garden showcases the use of artificial grass in a school setting, specifically for children with severe special needs by drawing a direct relationship...
The Greener Way for Fingal

Bloom 2018 Large Garden – The Greener Way for Fingal

The garden is a representation of the Fingal Way, a planned future pedestrian and cycling network linking communities throughout Fingal. The design demonstrates the...
Pilot work permit scheme.

Pilot work permit scheme – Teagasc

The Government has just announced that 500 work permits will be issued to the horticulture sector. The Horticulture Industry Forum has been working on the...

Santa Rita wines from Chile at Bloom in the Park 2018

Santa Rita will once again be exhibiting a show garden at Bord Bia’s 2018 Bloom-in-the-Park, Irelands largest family, gardening and food festival which is...